Petersons Pond Dam
Petersons Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Westchester County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Petersons Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Petersons Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Westchester County Dept Of Parks & Recreation (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Dickey Pond near Peeskill.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 204 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/02/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Peeskill |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Dickey Pond |
| Coordinates | 41.25906, -73.92061 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 204 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 565 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY17085 |
| Federal ID | NY17085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |